<p>Understanding politics and governance in Singapore is a concern for everyone who lives in and has a stake in the island republic. This handbook provides a foundational overview of Singapore's politics. What makes up the 'bones' of Singapore and how the 'flesh' has been added to construct a Singapore 'person' is unravelled by examining historical and structural dimensions of politics as well as the way politics is conducted in the country. Key determinants and critical issues facing the famous red dot are analysed and discussed, including the state of nationhood, the role of civil society and democracy, and the sustainability of the current modus operandi. What lies ahead for Singapore? Will it vanish like many historical small states, or is exceptionalism likely to define Singapore? And, following its tumultuous journey since World War II, is the Singapore today a 'house', 'home' or 'hotel'? These important questions, amongst others, are explored in this volume. Politics and Governance is written in response to the dearth of a comprehensive and succinct summary of the ins and outs of Singapore's politics. With the increasing importantance of Singapore studies in national education, this book is an invaluable read for the specialist, student and any interested member of the Singapore public. Couched in layman's language, the book also gives an outsider as easy grasp of Singapore's politics, and is a convenient tool to examine the past, present and future of the Lion City.</p>

Politics and Governance in Singapore: An Introduction

Bilveer Singh

McGraw-Hill Education / Asia

Defense Relations Between Australia and Indonesia in the Post-Cold War Era

Praeger Cloth B & C Titles

Is The People's Action Party Here To Stay?: Analysing The Resilience Of The One-Party Dominant State In Singapore

This book examines the staying power of the People's Action Party, a political party that has governed Singapore since June 1959. A political titan with few chinks in its armour, the party has kept winning elections under three prime ministers and Singapore is about to witness a transition to the fourth prime minister. The party's seemingly unstoppable sterling performance makes the issue of the durability of the PAP highly critical. In light of the serious weakness of the Opposition and the strong performance legitimacy of the ruling party, it is worthwhile asking the question, can the PAP stumble and fall? Addressing this question is highly relevant given that similar political parties and structures have almost all collapsed elsewhere — the Barisan Nasional as the latest casualty with its defeat in Malaysia's 2018 General Elections. With an extensive coverage on domestic and international issues, up-to-date developments on the finalisation of the PAP's 4G leadership, the Workers' Party town council saga, and the efforts to form an opposition coalition led by Tan Cheng Bock are also analysed in this book. Readership: Researchers, students, policymakers and those interested in the politics and governance of Singapore.

IS THE PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY HERE TO STAY?: ANALYSING THE RESILIENCE OF THE ONE-PARTY DOMINANT STATE IN SINGAPORE

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

World Scientific Publishing Co.

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